Playing Hairdressers with...
Lynsey Le Keux
1950s Classic Set with Ariana, Head Stylist at Miss Dixie Belle
The 1950s set has more volume than the 1940s one, with a
higher front. You can get more volume than I have here if you
like, by backcombing even more! If you wear this style often,
it’s worth having your hair cut into a shape that works well with
the look. We at Miss Dixiebelle can help you achieve theright
cut for you!
We recommend:
•Carmen heated rollers and Remington Tight
Curls heated rollers
•Stay Set Extra Firm Setting Lotion
•Schwartzkopf Silhouette Hairspray Flexible
Hold and Extra Firm Hold
•Tailcomb, Teasing Brush and Denman
Bristle Brush
1)Start with dry, un-straightened natural hair,
preferably day old or more - this will help hold
the style longer.
Us Brits are most certainly used to rain, and having lost
a time consuming pin curl set to it recently, I thought I’d
put together some tips on some rain-proof hair to get
us through the Blighty summer and it’s inevitable showers. I’ve designed two styles which are easy to do (once
you’ve practised) and that should stay pert and intact if
caught in the rain.
You’ll need:
•Strong hair spray, preferable freeze spray
•Thin tooth tail comb
•Bobby pins
•Head scarf
•Hair elastic
Bettie Bangs
1)Section off a semi circle at the front of the hair (judge
the length of the section yourself, 1.5 to 2 inches deep
should be fine).
2)Apply mousse generously (the hair should be dry and
1 day washed ideally) from root to tips, but don’t drench
the hair so it’s wet.
3)Take a heated rod curler and roll the hair up, securing
tightly at the root. Leave to cool for 20 minutes (or longer
if you can).
4)In the meantime comb back the remaining hair into a
low pony tail, but instead of fastening with a hair band
twist the hair upward, tuck in the ends and fasten with
bobby pins to create a french twist. Spray generously
with hair spray and let it dry. Spray again.
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5)When the curler is cool, remove gently. Run a comb
through the length of the curl, then back comb the full
length of the hair. Smooth over the top layer and roll up
into a faux bang. You’ll now have a sort of victory roll on
the forehead. Gently tease the ends of the roll upward
and pin to create a crescent shape fringe. Spray generously with hair spray. Let it dry and spray again.
6.Fold up your head scarf and tie behind the faux fringe
hiding any clips on the way. Spray again!
Kiss Curl and Bun
1)Follow steps 1 and 2 above.
2)Section the hair into two, a left and right section.
3)Set aside the left hand section. Place a hot rod curler
in the right hand section, rolling backward and down.
4)Now roll the left hand section in another curler, this
time forward and down. Again, allow to cool for 20 minutes or more.
5)Comb back the remaining hair into a low pony tail and
fasten with a hair elastic. Spray the length of the pony
tail with hair spray then section off a small piece from
underneath the pony tail.
6)Use the small piece of hair to wrap around the pony
tail to cover the hair elastic. Pin the ends to hold in place.
Spray with hair spray.
7)Take the larger section and roll upward and inward as
if creating a victory roll. Pin firmly in place. Gently tease
the ends of the roll toward the back of the head to create
a bun, pin in place and spray with hair spray.
8)Remove the curlers